Ask an Expert: Breeding Unique Zinnias

Ask an Expert: Breeding Unique Zinnias

Join us for the April 2023 Ask an Expert session, taught by zinnia expert Tiffany Jones of Blomma Flower Farm. Attendees can expect an overview of how to get started breeding zinnias, including the overall process; how to determine the breeding goal(s); and discover...
Ask an Expert: Selling Flowers to Florists

Ask an Expert: Selling Flowers to Florists

Join the March 2023 Ask an Expert session for an exciting conversation between Maya Kosok and Ellen Frost, farmer and florist! This session will dig into the nitty gritty details of selling to florists, touching on such topics including variety selection, availability...
Ask an Expert: Developing a Social Media Strategy for Your Farm

Ask an Expert: Developing a Social Media Strategy for Your Farm

Join Hannah Muller from Full Belly Farm to learn about social media strategies for flower farmers and growers! Social media is a powerful communication and sales tool for businesses. But which platforms and techniques are best for your operation? Attendees can expect...
Ask an Expert: Is Agritourism Right for Your Farm?

Ask an Expert: Is Agritourism Right for Your Farm?

Join Melissa Fery and Audrey Comerford from Oregon State University Extension as they share their expertise in agricultural tourism (often also called agritourism). Attendees can expect to learn about the concept and to discuss the goals of agritourism; to see...
Ask an Expert: Crop Planning and Succession

Ask an Expert: Crop Planning and Succession

Crop Planning and Succession Whether you are growing for markets, grocery stores, floral designers, or your farmstand, you want a bright mix of flowers all season long. In an attempt to demystify succession planting, Jeanie McKewan, former owner of Brightflower Farm,...